pete1000 0 Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 Hi guys,I'm looking for input into a rod to suit an Alvey 650C5. I've got this spooled with 30 pound mono and I intend to use it for chucking out big baits with 6oz sinkers for big mulloway.I've looked at the Alvey rods (the 6500) themselves, and also the Wilson 13'6 Live Fibre Trophy which looks more like it would do the trick.I've also been looking at trying to find an old Snyder or Butterworth, but haven't found any with a low mount for an Alvey. I also don't really know how heavy to go in the rod to suit my purpose.What rods, new or old, would you guys recommend for heavy surf fishing like this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fullysikwog 6 Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 could get the wilson MT8144 low mount, i have one have landed a few montser rays on it so far, heavy but if your after beg beg sharks and mullies youl need it.http://www.motackle.com.au/index.cfm?pr=product&product_id=1265FSW pete1000 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
USSR 0 Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 8144 all the way buddy;) pete1000 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
snake 1 Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 8144 pete1000 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pete1000 0 Posted February 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 Well it looks like an 8144 might be what I'm after given that response!Thanks guys, I'll check them out at the shop.Any other rods I could consider? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
USSR 0 Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 NO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spog777 1 Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 I scored an old butterworth solid years ago and just cut it down for an alvey-worked wonders but if u want to go new and top quality go for the wilson MT8144 pete1000 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kelvin 2,200 Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 8144 off the rack, not too many options out there for low mount alveyIf you want to go custom, then there are a few more choices. pete1000 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pete1000 0 Posted February 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Thanks guys for the replies! Keep em coming :)Kelvin - what blanks would you recommend for a custom job? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kelvin 2,200 Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 5120 extended to 12 foot, Kilwell Z400-10X Kilwell Pendulum 1All available locally from http://www.therodworks.com.au/Purglas blanks from Campbells pro tackle in WA also have a good reputation and can be built to suit lowmount.Or if you are keen on the Synder, Campbells have themhttp://www.campbellsprotackle.com/store/product.asp?ID=5824 pete1000 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rocknev 2 Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 and thats a very good price as well... ive seen them go for $180 2nd hand.... pete1000 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Brent61southoz Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 got a pretty solid butterworth you can look at . $50.00 and its yoursbrent pete1000 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pete1000 0 Posted February 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Thanks again guys. I still need to get to the shop to check out the 8144 and I'm pretty interested in the Snyders too.PM sent Brent.Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boondocksaints 0 Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 8144, snyder, or custom sabre. i have a stack of snyders and they all rock. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pete1000 0 Posted February 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 What do you guys think of the Synder Glas MT7153? I saw one of the new ones at BCF yesterday (it was for a threadline though) and it seemed pretty indestructible to me. I think I prefer the feel of that rod over the 8144.Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
USSR 0 Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 well,it's got the "name on it" and you're happy with it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thefunkychicken 0 Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 I very much like my 7153, both of them actually.1 two-piece, 1 one-piece. I also have another 7153 brand new blank that I'll start to build up one day soon.I reckon you can buy lighter, whippier and perhaps stronger rods nowadays but they'll cost you a king's ransom and these old Snyders are like a beautiful EH Holden.Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cal 480 Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Had a look and play @ the Alvey 6500 surf rod today,and bare in mind I own a 8144 and a 7153, very nice rod for the buck imo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crispy 2 Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Hi all was at fishing wholesalers looking for a new rod for my alvey 7000 surf reel they seem to have a few there at a good price Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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